Gastrointestinal Comorbidities Which Complicate Treatment of Anorexia

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Woman walking For the countless number of men and women who struggle with anorexia, recovery and treatment is a slow process that takes place over months and years. While anorexia is considered to be a psychiatric illness, there are many biological implications, and consequently, many physical effects that result from the behaviors associated with this disease. There [...]
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Creative Arts Therapies in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders

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Young woman playing the guitar Contributor: Rachel Wagner-Cantine, LCPC, BC-DMT, Mood Program Coordinator and Dance/Movement Therapist, Timberline Knolls Residental Treatment Center Although co-occurring disorders may manifest differently and require different diagnostic criteria, ultimately, they are interrelated. The disorders stem from a deeper dissonance or conflict. Whether a past traumatic experience, a disrupted attachment, or an emotional imbalance, the symptoms and [...]
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Helpful Resources For Individuals Struggling With Diabulimia

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Woman Walking Along The Lake When it comes to eating disorders, people generally think of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. However, there are other eating disorders that may not be as widely known but are just as severe. Diabulimia is an eating disorder in which people with Type 1 Diabetes directly manipulate their insulin medication for the [...]
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Finding Faith Through Anorexia Recovery

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Woman raising hands in faith Contributor: Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Representative for Timberline Knolls and Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation In my recovery from anorexia, the fire of the spiritual battles always raged the hottest. Yes, every mealtime was difficult. Yes, it took day after day of grueling work with a therapist in order to dig up [...]
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Maudsley Model in Eating Disorder Treatment

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Family discussing Treatment Methods for Anorexia The Maudsley Model (or Family Based Therapy, for which it is more commonly referred to) is an evidence based, intensive outpatient refeeding treatment program where parents and/or caregivers play an active and positive role in aiding in restoring their child’s weight to normal and expected levels, help control their child’s eating and return to teen [...]
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